Red Team Penetration Tester III

Job overview

The Red Team Penetration Tester III role is onsite in King George, VA, and pays $160,000–$185,000 per year. DirectViz Solutions provides IT services for mission-critical government clients. The tester conducts advanced penetration tests and red-team engagements to simulate real-world cyber threats and identify security weaknesses. The role helps government clients assess enterprise defenses by emulating threat behavior, documenting findings, and working with defensive teams on remediation recommendations.

What you'll do

• Plan, execute, and document red-team engagements and penetration tests
• emulate advanced persistent threat behaviors
• use tools such as Metasploit, NMAP, Kali Linux, and Cobalt Strike
• perform exploit development and scripting
• identify gaps in security tools and processes
• use Linux, Windows, and macOS
• simulate lateral movement and privilege escalation with Active Directory
• collaborate with Blue Teams and SOC personnel on findings and remediation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

red team penetration tester iii

king george va

directviz solutions

$160k–$185k

cybersecurity

penetration testing

red team

ts/sci required

metasploit

nmap

cobalt strike

active directory

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical benefits
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• professional development reimbursement
• company-funded technology certifications
• employee recognition programs.

Why this role

Active TS/SCI clearance is required. Requires seven years of relevant offensive cyber or penetration-testing experience and specified CSSP Auditor and Offensive Security certifications.

About the employer

DirectViz Solutions, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.